Chinese Character: 筝 (zhēng - Zheng (a Chinese zither))
1. Character Basics (基本信息)
Radical: 竹 (Bamboo radical, indicating its association with musical instruments made of bamboo)
Stroke Count: 12
Character Decomposition: 竹 + 争 (Bamboo + Struggle, metaphorically related to the skill - required to play the instrument)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zhēng (First tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
It refers to the Zheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument. (它指的是古筝，一种中国传统的弹拨弦鸣乐器。)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 古筝 (gǔ zhēng) - Guzheng, the ancient style of Zheng
- 筝曲 (zhēng qǔ) - Zheng music pieces
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
“筝”是名词，常和量词“架”“台”搭配使用，如“一架古筝”。
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
The Zheng has a long - standing history in Chinese culture, often associated with elegance and tranquility. It is frequently played at traditional Chinese festivals and cultural events. （古筝在中国文化中历史悠久，常与优雅、宁静的意象联系在一起，经常在中国传统节日和文化活动中演奏。）
7. Example Sentence (例句)
她擅长弹奏古筝。(Tā shàncháng tánzòu gǔzhēng. She is good at playing the Guzheng.)
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can remember "筝" by associating the "竹" radical with the bamboo frame of the Zheng, and "争" can be thought of as the competition among musicians to play the instrument well. （你可以通过将“竹”字头与古筝的竹制框架联系起来记忆“筝”，“争”可以想象成乐手们为了弹好古筝而进行的技艺比拼。）